Honey Flows Slowly

I actually squeezed in some quality time with my knitting this weekend between fence-ripping down and water sealing my porch ceiling.  Having my last Friday off helped a bit too, but I did more work that day than I wanted (still finishing up post-doc leftovers).

I have the button band and hemming to go and a whole bunch of ends.  The good news is I think it will fit me.  It's very short (why I'm surprised when the schematic says 18.5 inches I don't know.  However, the model must be very short because it doesn't look the same way in the photo--stupid Rowan) but I think it'll work with a tank/shell underneath (and a bra!) and I look good in boxy cropped things.

 

(My version is above the navel).

I sort of wished I had dones the garter bands instead of hemmed edges but it'll probably be fine when it's all done.  Now I need one fab button.  Lettuce Knit has hand-made porcelain ones which could work.  But I can't get to knit night this week.  Shoot.

Hopefully I'll have time to finish it tonight.  Though it'll be too hot to wear this week--we're having a heat wave.  I'm very happy to be in my new office-space with a/c!

Comments

[Suzanne V. (Yarnhog)]

Above the navel? That model must be really short. Before I learned to actually look at the measurements, I made a few sweaters that turned out too short. There are lots of creative ways to lengthen them after the fact, if you decide Honey is too short for you.

[JoVE]

Do you want one of my cool crocheted buttons? I could send one.

[Kathryn]

Above the navel? Whoa. Even if the model is short, it's far too long on her to be to pattern specs. I'm looking forward to seeing your version!

[Kris]

Wow - I am surprised and the differnce in the length.

BTW - everytime I see that picture, I wonder if her nipples itched during the shoot! I'm pretty sure that is NOT what the people who set up the shot were intending.

[Anne]

If it is warm enough for a sweater, isn't it too cold for nearly nakedness under a cardigan? (My husband looked at it, and said her nipples must itch.)

[scout]

I'm totally laughing at Anne's comment.

[anmiryam]

It does seem pretty ridiculous that the sweater is so long on her and so short according to the pattern instructions. Either she's shorter than me or someone goofed.

[rebecca]

i made a sweater from this book and it was really short, too. wonder if it's the models or the pattern makers?

[Leslie]

Do you plan on wearing "foundation" garments with yours?